When asked if there has been any talk about trading James, Baalke answered, “No discussions. LaMichael is a 49er. He’ll continue to be a 49er.”

Frank Gore, Marcus Lattimore and Kendall Hunter figure to rank ahead of James on the 49ers' depth chart this season. Moreover, the 49ers have shown interest in some draft-eligible prospects. Storm Johnson of Central Florida visited this week, and Terrance West of Towson is scheduled to visit on Monday.